describe Genre -
Informational text -
Nonfiction -
Subgenre -
A genre refers to a category or classification of literary works based on their content, style, and form. It helps to categorize and understand different types of writing based on their common characteristics and themes.
Informational text is a specific genre of writing that provides factual information to convey knowledge and inform the reader about a particular topic. It is objective and focuses on presenting information accurately and clearly. Examples of informational texts include textbooks, encyclopedias, research papers, news articles, and technical manuals.
Nonfiction is a broader genre that encompasses any writing that is based on real events, people, and facts. It includes various subgenres such as biography, autobiography, essay, memoir, and journalism. Nonfiction works are based on reality and aim to present accurate information or perspectives on a subject.
A subgenre is a more specific category within a larger genre. It further classifies works based on their unique characteristics, themes, or narrative styles. For example, within the genre of fiction, subgenres include romance, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction. Subgenres help to differentiate and categorize works within a broader genre.
explain again, make it look like I wrote it, im in 7th grade
Sure! Here's a simplified explanation that you can use:
A genre is like a category or group that helps us understand different types of writing. It's based on what the writing is about, how it's written, and its style.
Informational text is a genre that focuses on giving facts and information about a specific topic. It's meant to teach the reader and provide them with knowledge. Examples of informational texts include textbooks, newspaper articles, and scientific reports.
Nonfiction is a genre that includes all kinds of writing that is based on real things, like real events, real people, and real facts. It's different from fiction, where the writer uses their imagination. Nonfiction can be things like biographies, memoirs, and news articles.
A subgenre is a more specific category within a genre. It helps to break down the larger genre into smaller groups based on specific themes or styles. For example, within the genre of fiction, there are subgenres like romance, mystery, science fiction, and historical fiction. Subgenres help us understand different types of writing within each genre.
In which subgenre would you be most likely to find an argumentative text?
biography
informative nonfiction
narrative nonfiction
autobiography
In the subgenre of informative nonfiction, you would be most likely to find an argumentative text. Argumentative texts present a specific viewpoint or argument on a particular topic and provide evidence and reasoning to support that viewpoint. While autobiographies and biographies typically focus on personal experiences and the lives of individuals, and narrative nonfiction tells a story based on real events, informative nonfiction is more likely to include argumentative texts that aim to persuade or convince readers of a certain perspective.
In which subgenre would you be most likely to find an argumentative text?
A. biography
B. informative nonfiction
C. narrative nonfiction
D. autobiography
B. informative nonfiction
answer all of these in a 7th grade manner.
ELA 7A - Unit 3 - 5 “Summarizing Text” - Guided Notes
I. Vocabulary
Please write or type the definitions of each word below.
DO NOT COPY and PASTE.
Central Idea - __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Summarize - ______________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Summary - _________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
II. Fill in the Blank
When you tell someone what a text is about in your own words, you are _____________________________. (p 2)
A good summary includes the ____________________ ________________. (p 2)
A summary is ___________________ and __________________________ . (p 2)
A summary simply presents _________________________ about the text. (p 2)
I. Vocabulary
Central Idea - The main point or main topic of a text that all other details and information revolve around.
Summarize - To give a brief explanation or account of the main points or key details of a text in your own words.
Summary - A shortened version of a text that includes only the most important information and main ideas.
II. Fill in the Blank
When you tell someone what a text is about in your own words, you are summarizing. (p 2)
A good summary includes the main ideas. (p 2)
A summary is brief and to the point. (p 2)
A summary simply presents important information about the text. (p 2)
take your time to answer all of these in a 7th grade manner.
IV. Fill in the Blank
With any summary, you need to do the following (p 8)
Include _____________________________________________
Leave out ___________________________________________
Be ______________________________
V. Multiple Choice - Select the BEST answer choice.
Which statement describes a benefit of summarizing a text?
Summarizing allows you to express your own opinions.
Summarizing helps you learn more about the topic of a text.
Summarizing provides a highly detailed description of the text.
Summarizing can improve your comprehension of a text.
2. Which element should be included in a summary of a text?
the central ideas
other texts on the same topic
the reader's conclusions
interesting metaphors
ELA 7A - Unit 3 - 6 “Analyzing Interactions” - Guided Notes
I. Vocabulary
Please write or type the definitions of each word below.
DO NOT COPY and PASTE.
Transition Word - _________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
II. Fill in the Blank
An ________________________ is a situation where two or more people, __________________, _____________________, or ________________ have an effect or ______________________ on one another. (p 2)
Writers use organization and ____________________ _______________ to show various kinds of interactions and connections. (p 2)
______________________ words indicate in what way one things affects or is affected by another. (p 2)
III. Complete the following chart.
Organization
Transition Words
Compare and Contrast
If …. then, so that,
Cause and Effect
IV. Multiple Choice - Select the BEST answer choice.
Which option describes an interaction in a text that you might analyze?
statistical evidence such as data from a scientific experiment
a notable difference between people, things, events, and ideas
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
a significant similarity between people, things, events, or ideas